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    Embargaba (en. Seized)

    /em.barˈɣa.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To impose a seizure on something.
    The judge was seizing the debtor's assets.
    El juez embargaba los bienes del deudor.
    To retain or confiscate an asset by court order.
    The authority was seizing the bank account due to tax debt.
    La autoridad embargaba la cuenta bancaria por deudas fiscales.
    In the maritime field, it refers to the capture of a ship.
    The vessel was seized due to a lack of documents.
    La embarcación embargaba debido a la falta de documentos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'embargar', which comes from the French 'embarger'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seizure of goods
    Legal action that prevents the disposal of property.
    embargo de bienes
    preventive seizure
    Cautionary measure to secure goods against potential debts.
    embargo preventivo
    judicial seizure
    Seizure imposed by a judicial authority.
    embargo judicial

    Related Words

    seizure
    Restriction or prohibition of traffic or disposal of goods.
    embargo
    debt
    Obligation to pay money to another.
    deuda
    seizure
    Illegal retention of something or someone.
    secuestro

    Slang Meanings

    Blockage of goods to prevent use.
    They will seize your assets if you don't pay on time.
    Te embargan si no pagas a tiempo.
    Confiscation of assets from debtors.
    The bank will seize your property if you don't settle your debt.
    El banco te embargará si no saldas tu deuda.